What happened on Monday May 29, 1978?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1978:

• Soviet Nuclear Testing The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• Political Assassination in Comoros Ali Soilih, a prominent political figure in the Comoros, was found dead under suspicious circumstances, reportedly killed while allegedly attempting to escape. The incident highlights the volatile political climate of the region during the late 1970s.
• Nancy Lopez Wins Golf Championship Professional golfer Nancy Lopez secured victory at the LPGA Golden Lights Golf Championship, further establishing her reputation as a prominent athlete in women's golf.
• US Postal Rate Increase The United States Postal Service increased first-class postage rates to 15 cents, reflecting ongoing economic adjustments and inflation during the late 1970s.

Events in 1978

May 29, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 29, 1978

Newspapers from May. 29, 1978

May 29, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 149th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1978 can also be written as 5/29/1978 in the US and as 29/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 1978 in May 1978 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1978:

• Pelle Almqvist

  Swedish musician, lead singer of the internationally acclaimed garage rock band The Hives.

• Sébastien Grosjean

  Professional French tennis player active from 1996 to 2010, known for his grass court expertise and later coaching career with Richard...

• Lorenzo Odone

  Italian-American patient who became the subject of the powerful medical drama 'Lorenzo's Oil', highlighting his struggle with...

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1978:

• Jurij Osipovič Dombrovskij
• Nazli Sabri

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on May 29th

May 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
2. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
3. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
4. Wings - With A Little Luck
5. Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good

May 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
3. Darts - The Boy From New York City
4. Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
5. The Rolling Stones - Miss You

May 29, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
2. The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
3. Heatwave - The Grooveline
4. Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
5. Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 29, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 29, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 1978 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 29, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:30 am and setting at 02:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on May 29, 1978

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Someone born on May 29, 1978 is:

46 years 11 months old,

or 563 months and 15 days old,

or 2450 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17152 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1978?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 29, 1978.

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